Try Chiropractic Care for Tension-Type Headache First

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Tension-type headache is a common form of headache characterized by a dull, aching pain and tightness or pressure around the forehead or back of the head and neck. A recent study that compared outcomes of 6,232 tension-type headache patients revealed that those initially treated with spinal manipulative therapy—the primary form of treatment provided by chiropractors—were…

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Monthly Pain Update – April 2025

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The Gut Microbiome and Degenerative Disk Disease Degenerative disk disease (DDD) is a condition where the intervertebral disks gradually break down leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced flexibility in the spine. While DDD is influenced by factors such as aging, mechanical stress, obesity, inflammation, trauma, and genetics, the exact mechanism that triggers the condition is…

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Mid-Back Adjustment May Benefit Patients with Shoulder Pain

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Subacromial impingement syndrome occurs when the rotator cuff tendons become inflamed or irritated as they pass through the subacromial space, which can lead to pain, weakness, and reduced range of motion in the shoulder. A recent literature review found that including thoracic spinal manipulation—a manual therapy provided by chiropractors—in a multimodal treatment plan for subacromial…

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Insufficient Sleep Linked to Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

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Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers report that short sleepers (less than seven hours a night) have a 61.1% increased risk for chronic musculoskeletal pain. Frontiers in Medicine (Lausanne), September 2024 Tips for Safe Sauna Use for Seniors Before using a sauna, experts recommend that older adults consult their healthcare…

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Lower Limb Malalignment Linked to Low Back Pain

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A systematic review and meta-analysis that included thirteen studies concluded that lower extremity misalignments such as foot pronation, hip internal rotation, and knee internal rotation are associated with an elevated risk for low back pain. Doctors of chiropractic often assess the alignment of the lower extremities when examining a patient with low back pain as…

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Monthly Pain Update – March 2025

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Low Back Pain and Disability Among the Elderly It’s estimated that 20-40% of older adults suffer from chronic low back pain. While low back pain can occur at any age, it is particularly challenging for the elderly, as it often interferes with daily activities, sleep, and exercise. Left unaddressed, chronic low back pain can increase…

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Try Chiropractic First!

An analysis of data concerning 372,471 sciatica patients revealed that those who initially received spinal manipulative therapy—the primary form of treatment provided by doctors of chiropractic—were three times less likely to be prescribed an opioid in the following year than individuals who first consulted with a medical physician. PLoS One, January 2025 Significant Decrease in…

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Addressing Trigger Points Improves Low Back Treatment Outcomes

A myofascial trigger point is a hyperirritable spot within skeletal muscle, often associated with chronic pain conditions. In a recent study involving patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain, researchers found that combining spinal manipulative therapy with trigger point treatment resulted in greater improvements in functional disability compared to spinal manipulation alone. Chiropractors are not…

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